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1
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What did the defeat depression campaign involve?

A

Newspapers, magazines, radio, television
Made significant positive changes
Treatment for counselling very favourable
Antidepressant were regarded as addictive & less effective

2
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What did the RC Psychiatrists campaign involve?

A

Targeted doctors, children, young people, media, employers, general public

Used tool kits, websites, publications

16-19 year olds have the most negative views

3
Q

Why do people stigmatise?

A
Own self esteem
Control enhancement
Anxiety buffering
Threat of the unknown
Dealing with uncertainty
Family beliefs
Cultural beliefs
4
Q

Effects of stigma on the stigmatised?

A
Psychological distress
Self esteem lowered
Anger
Anxiety
Academic and other achievements poorer
5
Q

What is stigma?

A

Social disapproval of:

  • personal character
  • religion
  • race
  • sexual orientation
  • mental health condition